Walk for the SVP!

Bethany Moreland • Sep 25, 2023

About the SVP

United, we seek and find those in need, providing practical support and fellowship in a spirit of justice, while tackling the causes of poverty.

   

Why walk for the SVP

We would love you to be a part of the SVP community, helping us to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people. Get involved and be at the heart of making a positive change in the lives of others, helping us tackle the causes of poverty.


How to support those we serve

We couldn’t help people to find their way out of poverty and isolation without our supporters. There are many ways you can raise funds for the SVP and we’re here to help you every step of the way, whatever you decide to do. The easiest method is to set up a JustGiving page and choosing St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP England and Wales) as the charity you want to support.


For more information, please follow the link to our JustGiving profile: https://www.justgiving.com/svp .

Our Membership Fundraising Support Officer can help you set up and promote the page. They can be contacted at fundraising@svp.org.uk or 01274 513045.


How to organise a group pilgrimage to support our work

A group pilgrimage can be a wonderful experience, but it requires careful planning to make sure everyone enjoys the pilgrimage and is safe. Start by having a look at the group pilgrimage resources on the Hearts in Search of God website.


If your group may include children or potentially vulnerable adults, please contact our safeguarding officer for advice. They can be contacted at catherinek@svp.org.uk or 07796140897.

   

Prayer  

You can use any of the prayer resources on the Hearts in Search of God website to pray for the people we work with and for our staff. You can also use our own Society prayer:


“We pray for our Society, that we may grow in your love and follow your way. May many people join us, so that we can help even more people, each day. Help us to face up to new works and new challenges. Remind us that you are guiding us, and that we are all poor in some way. Encourage us to love and serve everyone so that we may be a visible sign of your love to our world.”


Contact

Our Membership Fundraising Support Officer can be contacted at fundraising@svp.org.uk or 01274 513045. 

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